Company Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets.
Capability Unit
Metrea Advanced Signals (MAS) specializes in signal classification, direction finding, advanced geolocation techniques, and waveform development including waveforms for MANET and LPI/LPD applications. MAS also develops special purpose radios for government customers and licenses DF and geolocation solutions to multiple OEMs.
Position Summary
Metrea Advanced Signals is seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Lead Hardware Engineer to take ownership of digital board designs from concept to production. This role combines traditional board-level hardware design with FPGA development, requiring a strong technical foundation in both domains. The ideal candidate will be capable of designing high-performance digital circuits, writing VHDL/Verilog code for FPGAs, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to bring products to life.
As a key technical contributor, the Lead Hardware Engineer is expected to promote best engineering practices, contribute to design process improvements, and ensure the development of robust, scalable, and high-quality products. This individual must be comfortable working independently while also mentoring others and contributing to a high-performing engineering culture.
Role and Responsibilities
- Own the entire design process from requirements through schematic capture, layout guidance, prototyping, validation, and production support
- Develop FPGA-based designs using VHDL or Verilog
- Use lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.) to validate and troubleshoot hardware and FPGA designs
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability, resolve production issues, and guide successful board builds
- Adhere to and promote solid design principles, industry standards, and engineering best practices
- Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, layout notes, BOMs, test plans, and FPGA code documentation
- Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies, tools, workflows, and lifecycle management practices
- Actively participate in and lead peer design reviews to ensure quality and consistency across projects
- Work closely with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure product integration and performance
- Serve as a technical mentor to junior engineers and set an example for engineering rigor and professionalism
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design, with a focus on digital systems
- Proven experience designing and validating complex digital boards (e.g., microcontrollers, FPGAs, SoCs, DDR, power supplies, digital interfaces such as USB)
- Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed design techniques
- Proficient at VHDL or Verilog for FPGA development and simulation
- History of development using Intel (Altera) or Xilinx FPGAs
- Experience with EDA tools (e.g., OrCAD, Altium) and FPGA toolchains (e.g., Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado)
- Strong troubleshooting skills using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies
- Familiarity with revision control and PLM tools (e.g., Git, PDXpert, Arena, Agile)
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, software, and systems engineers, to develop cutting-edge products
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
- Effective cross-functional communication skills, including engagement with customers, business development teams, project managers, manufacturing engineers, and field support personnel.
Our Culture
Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.
Benefits
Health and welfare
Retirement plan eligibility
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Advanced Signals LLC (MAS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
Travel
None
Work Location
Victor, NY
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting.
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.
